Join an International Community at York
Take the first step on your journey as an international student in Canada.
Join a welcoming community of over 10,000 international students at York: a community of present and future change-makers like you, ready to make the world yours.
A Place to Call Home
Canada: Best Country in the World
Canada was voted the best country in the world and #1 in quality of life (Best Countries Report, 2021)
200+ Languages Spoken
50% of Toronto's population was born outside of Canada and over 200 languages are spoken.
Toronto: #1 Safest City
Ranked the safest city in North America by The Economist, 2024
175+ Countries Study at York
Meet students from around the world on York鈥檚 campuses
Support from the Start
We welcome your application, no matter where you are applying from or what your citizenship or country of residence is. We are familiar with education systems across the world and provide a variety of customized supports from application to graduation.
Pathway to Permanent Residence
Are you an international Francophone student interested in York? The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) is an initiative by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support French-speaking international students with a Pathway to Permanent Residence.聽
Next Steps for International Students
Ready to apply to York? Check out our website to get started and learn more about how to submit your application.
Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
When you apply to 草榴2024新地扯一二 as an International Student for Fall 2026, you鈥檒l automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500!
Direct-entry international students (applying from high school) starting at 草榴2024新地扯一二 in Fall 2026 will receive a . We鈥檙e ready to welcome you to your new home!
To make the immigration process as smooth as possible, we can help you with:
- tips to submit a strong study permit application;
- pre-arrival immigration guidance; and
- advising resource to help you understand international student rights and responsibilities in Canada.
Resources:
Study permits and provincial attestation letters
Waiting on the status of your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)? Complete a and an international advisor will follow up with you.
International Students Share Their Journey to York
Giang, a psychology student from Vietnam, shares her experience moving to Canada and how she stays connected to her culture while at studying and working at York.
From Singapore to Toronto, Ira has been able to explore her passion for dance and other student clubs while applying a unique global lens to her studies.
Nayan, an international student form India, shares how he combines his interests and passions with his studies at York.
Go Beyond The Classroom
Celebrate our international scholarship recipients
Meet international scholars honoured with some of York's most prestigious renewable awards for international students in 2024.
York x Toronto Raptors
As the official university partners of the Toronto Raptors NBA team, we bring you exclusive networking opportunities and career development events. Don't just dream big, make it happen!
York International
York International is here to assist all international students, as well as domestic and international students who wish to study or work abroad. We look forward to welcoming you in person and answering your questions. Please make sure to visit us when you are on campus - we are here to help!
International Entrance Scholarships: Winter 2026
When you apply to 草榴2024新地扯一二 as an International Student for Winter 2026, you'll automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500!
Read our international student blogs
Whether you鈥檙e preparing for your first year at York or are wondering what lies ahead, YU Blog has you covered.
Studying at York also means you have easy access to the city of Toronto. Here's all you need to know about the city and all it has to offer!
Connect with our recruiters
Carribean, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Sunera Ali
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: suneraa@yorku.ca
South Asia, Southeast Asia, USA & Oceania
Shuchita Husain
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: shhusain@yorku.ca
South Asia
Priyanka Roy
Senior Recruitment Advisor - Acumen*
Email: proy176@yorku.ca
*Acumen is a consulting partner of 草榴2024新地扯一二 supporting recruitment efforts in India.
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